Tajikistan : In Central Asia, early action saves lives
This video features the simulation exercise of the Tajikistan Red Crescent Society, conducted in the framework of an ECHO-funded disaster preparedness programme.
Shot on 23 September 2008 in the remote mountain area of Rasht valley, site of a strong earthquake on 22 July 2008, around 200 kms north-west of Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan. Cameraman: Lev Konovalov.
When trained disaster response teams of Tajikistan Red Crescent volunteers and staff arrived on the site of an earthquake that measured 5.5 on the Richter scale in Rasht, eastern Tajikistan, only six hours after the disaster struck on 22 July last year, it was proof if needed that good, community-based disaster preparedness training helps save lives, reduce risk and promptly deliver vital assistance to survivors. The Red Crescent team was the first on the scene to provide first aid, assess needs and bring emergency relief to 720 of the most affected people.
Since the beginning of 2007, and with support from the European Commission humanitarian aid department (ECHO), the Red Crescent Societies in five Central Asian countries, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, have developed national and regional contingency plans and set up national disaster response teams to meet humanitarian needs more effectively in an extremely disaster-prone region.
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The funding supports the training of national disaster preparedness teams in emergency response, first aid, relief coordination and needs assessments, the pre-positioning of stocks, as well as the setting up of telecommunications systems and logistics. Regular simulation exercises are also organized, to refresh peoples skills and knowledge about disaster preparedness, along with the distribution of information leaflets.
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More information: http://www.ifrc.org/what/disasters/reducing/day.asp
ECHO website: http://ec.europa.eu/echo/
Duration : 0:6:14
Together we prepare
A disaster resistant Bay Area. Will you be ready when disaster strikes?
This documentary from the American Red Cross Society Bay Area Chapter along with the Alameda City Fire Department and Alameda Power and Telecom in California, USA, show how disaster preparedness can help to prepare for and reduce the effects of disasters. That is, to predict and where possible prevent disasters, mitigate their impact on vulnerable populations, and respond to and effectively cope with their consequences.
Disaster can strike quickly, anytime day or night—and often without warning. It can separate you from your loved ones, force you to evacuate, or confine you to your home. With a disaster plan, supplies, and safety training, you will be ready to take care of yourself and your family.
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The American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter, in conjunction with the Alameda Fire Department, and Alameda Power and Telecom, produced this video about disaster preparedness. Watch it and learn the American Red Cross’ basic steps to disaster preparedness:
- Make a plan,
- get a Kit,
- be informed,
- get trained,
- volunteer and
- give blood.
More information: http://www.bayarea-redcross.org
More information about disaster preparedness: http://www.ifrc.org/what/disasters/index.asp
Year: 2006
Duration: 21 minutes 56 seconds
Duration : 0:21:57
Disaster Response Team: Warehouse Rangun (Yangon)
In May 2008 a cyclone killed 2,5 million people in Myanmar and destroyed most of the countrys infrastructure. The disaster Response Team of DHL went to Myanmar and helped to distribute relief supplies.
This time, Chris Weeks (Director, Humanitarian Affairs Deutsche Post DHL) is taking you for a walk across the extemporaneous warehouse for aid supplies in Rangun – three weeks after the cyclone stroke.
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DHL disaster response Teams help to handle, organize and distribute relief efforts in crisis regions. South Asia Earthquake, Hurricane Katrina, Indian Ocean Tsunami DHL supports the international communitys humanitarian missions all over the world.
Duration : 0:3:30
Prepare today for tomorrow’s disaster
Disaster Preparedness in a earthquake prone disaster area, the Bay Area campaign.
An earthquake can be…
400,000 homeless…
63,000 injured…
3,400 dead….
all in 15 seconds…
But 83% of the population is unprepared…
What do we have to do to get your attention?
Disaster can strike quickly, anytime day or night—and often without warning. It can separate you from your loved ones, force you to evacuate, or confine you to your home. With a disaster plan, supplies, and safety training, you will be ready to take care of yourself and your family.
Directed by: Jason Boyce
More information: http://www.bayarea-redcross.org
More information about disaster preparedness: http://www.ifrc.org/what/disasters/index.asp
Year: 2007
Duration: 1 minute 30 seconds
Duration : 0:1:30
Disaster Response Team DHL
DHL disaster Response Teams help to handle, organize and distribute relief efforts in crisis regions. South Asia Earthquake, Hurricane Katrina, Indian Ocean Tsunami DHL supports the international communitys humanitarian missions all over the world.
Duration : 0:5:53
The Code of conduct
Code of Conduct for The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in disaster Relief.
The Code of Conduct for The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief, was developed and agreed upon by eight of the world’s largest disaster response agencies in the summer of 1994 and represents a huge leap forward in setting standards for disaster response. It is being used by the International Federation to monitor its own standards of relief delivery and to encourage other agencies to set similar standards.
More information: http://www.ifrc.org/publicat/conduct/index.asp?navid=09_08
Year: 1996
Duration: 9 minutes 54 seconds
Duration : 0:9:55
Non-Discrimination in disaster response (2007 Tabasco floods)
This film chronicles the relief efforts of the Mexican Red Cross following the floods in Tabasco, Mexico in October of 2007 when over 1 million people were left homeless.
Vulnerable groups such as the elderly and disabled are often neglected after disasters and are therefore, doubly affected.
The film highlights the importance of prioritizing these often invisible groups and recognizing the important contribution that they can make in preparing for and responding to disasters.
More information on the hurricane seasonin the Americas: http://www.ifrc.org/hurricanes
More information on Red Cross Red Crescent principles and values: http://www.ifrc.org/principles
Year: 2008
Length: 11 minutes 25 seconds
Duration : 0:11:26